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Beef Barley Soup

Comforting Beef Barley Soup: Your New Cozy Favorite

Hearty Beef Barley Soup is the ultimate winter comfort food, featuring tender beef, chewy barley, and nutritious vegetables in a savory broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Barley Soup Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or your preferred cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour optional
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced, optional
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 6 cups Beef Broth/Stock preferably low-sodium
  • 1 cup Pearl Barley rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce optional
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 2 medium Diced Potatoes optional
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Barley Soup
  1. Start by patting the beef chuck dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add seasoned beef in a single layer, browning for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened, then add garlic, thyme, and oregano for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in ½ cup of beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze, and let the liquid simmer for a minute.
  5. Return browned beef, rinsed barley, remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, and optional soy sauce. Add bay leaves and potatoes if using, stirring to combine.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and partially cover. Simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning before serving.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup can be made in a Crockpot or Instant Pot with adjusted cooking times.

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